The story of this market
The typical home in Canton, Ohio sells for about $125,000, or $117 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.81%), a market in balance. Homes take about 29 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $847 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3%
OH · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Canton, Ohio
Canton's housing market remains highly affordable compared to state and national averages, with a median sale price of $125,000. While inventory is tight, the market is experiencing a period of price stabilization following years of steady growth. Demand is driven by local employment in healthcare and tourism, though the city faces challenges related to aging housing stock and lower median income levels.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Canton yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 12 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 22.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 0.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
3% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.13% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.3% · poverty 30.6% — a mixed stability profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A world-class destination that serves as the city's primary economic and cultural anchor, drawing visitors globally.
A significant historical site dedicated to the 25th U.S. President, offering educational programs and local history exhibits.
A large recreational area featuring water access, trails, and picnic facilities that enhance local quality of life.
The primary regional retail hub serving Canton and surrounding communities with a wide variety of national retailers and dining options.
Canton is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and investors seeking high rental yields, as the city offers one of the most affordable entry points into homeownership in Ohio.
Public schools in Canton generally receive lower ratings on national benchmarks, with many campuses scoring in the lower tiers of state accountability metrics.
The city is served by a network of state routes and highways, with public transit provided by SARTA, which connects the city to the broader Stark County region.
Canton offers a robust amenity base centered on the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, and an extensive system of city parks and trails along the Nimishillen Creek.
The rental market in Canton is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with rents significantly below state and national averages and relatively low vacancy pressure in the entry-level segment.
Canton's economy is driven by a mix of healthcare services, light manufacturing, and tourism, with the Pro Football Hall of Fame serving as a major catalyst for local business activity.
Canton's economy is anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and the tourism generated by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown core and improve municipal infrastructure.
Current planning efforts are focused on downtown revitalization and the expansion of recreational trails to improve connectivity between residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
Parcels in Canton are subject to various special assessments, including school district levies and potential utility district fees for water and sewer services.
Canton experiences crime rates that are generally higher than the national average, with property and violent crime trends remaining a primary focus for local law enforcement and community safety initiatives.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Nimishillen Creek, though it is not prone to major wildfire or coastal wind events.
Property insurance premiums in the region are generally stable, though homeowners should account for coverage related to wind and water damage common in the Midwest.
Property taxes in Canton are levied by the city, Stark County, and the local school district, with rates determined by assessed property values and voter-approved millage levies.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.